Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
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Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Candytuft
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Candytuft
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Schleifenblume
Red Maple Tree
In French
candytuft
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
candytuft
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
candytuft
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
ibero
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
candytuft
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Coleus
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Candytuft and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Candytuft and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candytuft and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Candytuft and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Candytuft and Red Maple Tree
Care of Candytuft and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.